CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX08 SUU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,864 mi
Last recorded129,864 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SUU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 129,864 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 119,569 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 119,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 114,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,385 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 104,385 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,314 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in inner mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks in zone a and b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,587 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone a and chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 81,581 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,804 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 69,291 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,138 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2015 54,040 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,962 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 28,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,995 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX08 SUU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX08 SUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX08 SUU?

You can check the full history of EX08 SUU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX08 SUU registered?

EX08 SUU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 SUU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX08 SUU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX08 SUU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.